It’s that time of year, when we’re supposed to give up something for Lent. Not being Catholic, there’s a lot I don’t know about this sacred spiritual exercise. Although it sounds a lot like the wooly stuff that accumulates in dryers and belly buttons, I’ve been assured there is absolutely no connection with “lint.” Never-the-less, whether you are religious or not, “lent,” can be an opportunity to remove the fluffy, extra stuff that accumulates and distracts you from God, nature, family, or even own life. If you’re wondering what to give up, I’ve included a few suggestions to get you...

Help Wanted: Modern Day Prophet to guide people through volatile, uncertain times. No previous experience required. Must be willing to take instruction and be detail-oriented. Commanding voice and facial hair a plus. Depending on job performance, commission based compensation can vary from love offerings to a king’s ransom. Sounds like a pretty good gig, doesn’t it? The problem is, even if you get the job, you have to wait around for God to feed you your lines, and there’s no telling if or when that will happen. There’s actually a much easier way to become a modern day prophet. George...

I was just perusing the Provoketive site and saw a picture my friend Jonathan posted of a dozen “bacon roses.” He seemingly balked at the idea. Living in California may keep Jonathan from enjoying the nuances of bacon delights here in the South. A bouquet of bacon roses would be a delight for many young southern maidens. Bacon love in the past few years has taken a life of its own. Without even doing research, I can name several bacon oddities I’ve seen online in the past few months: bacon flavored vodka, bacon flavored toothpaste, bacon bikinis, bacon ice cream...

This week, a dad disciplined his daughter. And at the time of me writing this piece, that discipline has been viewed over 14 million times….

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